Statics

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Statics

Contents

Objective [edit]

By the end of this course, you should understand the fundamentals of forces and moments, and be able to solve equilibrium problems for rigid (non-deformable) bodies in both two and three dimensions.

What You Should Already Know [edit]

In order to completely comprehend the material in this course, you should have a firm understanding of all math leading up to Calculus III. Also, an understanding of basic physics as well as technical sketching is useful.

Contents [edit]

The Eads Bridge over the Mississippi River under construction in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1874 or earlier.

Introduction to Statics [edit]

Preliminary Principles [edit]

Forces [edit]

Resultants of Force Systems [edit]

Rigid Body Equilibrium [edit]

Structural Analysis [edit]

Internal Forces [edit]

Moment of Inertia [edit]

Center of Gravity and Centroid [edit]

Quizzes and Tests [edit]

References [edit]

Acknowledgements and Further Reading [edit]

Printable Version [edit]

There is a printable version of this book.